Natural Chrysoberyl Cat’s Eye 81.65 Carat, 69 Pieces

Description

Chrysoberyl Cat’s eye belongs to the mineral group Chrysoberyl. These are the third-hardest gemstone after Diamonds and Rubies/Sapphires with a moh’s hardness of 8.5.

What makes Chrysoberyl unique is that it is extremely durable, and has a very strong chatoyance effect. The popular colors are honey-brown and yellow, although it is common to see shades of green also. Honey colored stones are considered most valuable owing to their golden-brown tint.

Chrysoberyl has a R.I. from 1.745-1.754. Most notable origins from where chrysoberyl cat’s eye are mined include India, Sri Lanka & Brazil.